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| With soaring photography that circles from above then swoops in for the action, TROY is Wolfgang Petersen's majestic presentation of the classic Greek legend. It tells the story of an epic battle over Helen (Diane Kruger), the queen of Sparta, who is kidnapped by her lover Paris (Orlando Bloom), the prince of Troy. This infuriates Helen's husband Menelaus (Brendan Gleeson), whose brother Agamemnon (Brian Cox) convinces him to invade Troy. They recruit Achilles (Brad Pitt), the best warrior in Greece, whose bravery, quick feet, and remarkable swordsmanship (not to mention tanned biceps, short kilts, and blond locks) have earned him a reputation that is almost as impressive as his ego. Achilles agrees to fight for Sparta, if only for the fame it will bring him. Even Achilles's mother, in a touching scene, advises him to forget mortal achievements and become a hero who will be remembered throughout history. Along with the invasion of Troy, a series of duels must also be fought: Paris, who is heartbreaking i... |
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Key Information
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| Genre: |
Action/Adventure |
| Directors: |
Wolfgang Petersen |
| Actors: |
Brendan Gleeson · Brian Cox · Diane Kruger · Rose Byrne · Saffron Burrows · Sean Bean |
| Stars: |
Brad Pitt · Eric Bana · Orlando Bloom · Peter O'Toole |
| UPC: |
012569807358, 012569807365, 085391154501, 085391154518, 085392841028, 085392841127, 883929071203, 883929106721 |
| Running Time: |
3hr 16min |
| Available Formats: |
DVD, DVD: 2-Disc Set, Full Frame, DVD: 2-Disc Set, Widescreen, DVD: 2-Disc Ulitmate Collector's Edition, DVD: Director's Cut Unrated, DVD: Golf Book, DVD: Movie Money, DVD: WS |
| MPAA Rating: |
R (MPAA), Unrated |
| Subgenre: |
Theatrical Release |
| Release Date: |
2004 |
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Languages
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| Original Language: |
English |
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Credits
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| Screenwriter: |
David Benioff |
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Professional Reviews
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(05/14/2004, p.5D, Claudia Puig): "[T]his latest interpretation of Homer's classic tale is entertainingly epic eye candy.", (05/14/2004, p.E1, A. O. Scott): "[With] crisply edited combat sequences, tableaus of antique splendor, [and] a hugely muscled Brad Pitt modeling the latest in Hellenic leisure wear...", (05/27/2004, p.89, Peter Travers): "[T]remendously entertaining....Peterson rips and roars through the tale...", (07/01/2004, p.131, Michael Bonner): "Sean Bean's Odysseus is resourceful and driven...", (07/01/2004, p.68, Richard Kelly): "The costuming and production design are handsome...", (Christy Lemire): "The film is enormous and awe-inspiring" , (Michael Wilmington): "Stunning. Raging excitement, visual grandeur and dramatic intelligence.", (Rex Reed): "An action spectacle of weight, splendor and vast entertainment value", (Sara Brady): "A brilliantly told story." |
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